Predatory Anthropod

Want to listen to the article? Great–listen here! I. I am opportunistic. I have eight legs, a grasping claw, and a segmented tail. My back curves. I come out at night to hunt. I bury in the undersides of rocks and in sand. I don’t peek my head forth until I see an enemy approaching. […]

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Witch Writing

Want to listen to the article? Great–listen here! IThe inside out Changing personOther voicesComfortable knowingThis discussion doesn’t end but continuesthroughout writingInterwoven like the knitted “Habiba” sweater woven by Nargis in 1985. Marginalized no moreWriting, an action, a rebellion against those with the power saying to you, “I am free”My words are no longer hidden. They […]

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Still

Want to listen to the article? Great–listen here! i. July 7, 2013. It will be my birthday, on this day, soon. It was my birthday: 2012, 2011, 2010, and so on. I am in Boulder, Colorado. There was a two- day extreme heat warning in Phoenix, Arizona & it was very, very hot & I […]

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Potbelly

Want to listen to the article? Great–listen here! Like a potbellied sandwich Found in a neighborhood sandwich shop I’m hot and gooey Swiss-cheesy Filled with red and green hot peppers I come with or without mustard On wheat or white Thinly or thickly sliced Can I change the world? The potbellied sandwich can! He is […]

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My Desert

Want to listen to the article? Great–listen here! My dear waters, I leave you today, for a desert that isn’t chocolate-filled or creamy.  My desert has saguaros and ocotillos,  Howling coyotes at sunset. My desert doesn’t move hypnotically, to the rhythm of waves and wind. My desert is rugged and sharp.  I am coming home.

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Litva

Want to listen to the article? Great–listen here! Sarah, my great grandma Sarah, I have given you back your daughter Mina. She has returned to you. Even though we have not yet met; you will know me by my words. You know them now. I know you do. My words sail down the Kaunas River […]

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Submission Sunday: The Rejection Interview with Tamara MC

Want to listen to the article? Great–listen here! SS: Thanks so much for agreeing to this interview, Tamara! Would you say that you fear rejection? Why or why not?  TMC: I’ve never been terribly afraid of rejection. Anything that didn’t come into my life wasn’t meant to. Life would be overwhelming if everything was a yes, […]

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